RICE — A 44-year-old Rice man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman he used to live with, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Benton County District Court.

Matthew James Hennix was charged with one felony count of second-degree assault, one felony count of threats of violence and two gross misdemeanor counts of domestic violence within 10 years of a prior domestic-violence conviction.

According to the criminal complaint, a woman told authorities Monday that Hennix grabbed her arm and hair, pulled her to the ground and threatened her with a piece of lumber.

Deputies observed several bruises and abrasions on the woman's arms, the complaint states.

Hennix made his first court appearance Tuesday, where he was released on $5,000 unconditional bond or $2,500 conditional bond.